VW County Hospital information FWRadiology presented Van Wert County Hospital with a $10,000 check as the first of three installments toward its $30,000 pledge in support of the Emergency Services Department expansion project. “We would like to thank FWRadiology for their support and generosity to the hospital and the Emergency Services Department expansion project.” says […]
POSTED: 01/17/14 at 8:05 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent sports ELIDA — The Van Wert Lady Cougars had little trouble with Elida, beating the Lady Bulldogs 58-40 in a Western Buckeye League girls’ basketball contest on Thursday night. With the victory, Van Wert is now 12-2 on the year and 4-1 in the WBL, while the ‘Dogs fall to 6-7 overall and […]
POSTED: 01/17/14 at 8:01 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Van Wert independent sports The Crestview Lady Knights had a 10-point lead over the Lincolnview Lady Lancers by the half in the county schools’ Northwest Conference contest on Thursday. That’s also how it ended as the Lancers played Crestview even up in the second half to lose 44-34. The Knights took a five-point lead in […]
POSTED: 01/17/14 at 7:57 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Crestview freshman boys’ basketball In freshman boys’ basketball action, the Crestview Knights traveled to cross county rival Lincolnview Lancers and won 45-26. The Knights move to 3-1 overall and 2-0 in the Northwest Conference. Next action for Crestview will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at Kalida.
POSTED: 01/17/14 at 7:34 am. FILED UNDER: Sports
Kenneth L. Conn, 89, of Mullett Lake, Mich., died Monday, January 13, 2014, at Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey, Mich. He was born May 17, 1924, in Van Wert, the son of the late Lee and Elizabeth (Little) Conn. On June 9, 1951, he married Barbara “Bunny” (Bernheisel) Conn, who preceded him in death in […]
POSTED: 01/16/14 at 8:05 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
David Arthur “Salty” Horner, 71, of Van Wert, died at 11:55 p.m. Wednesday, January 15, 2014, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born May 11, 1942, in Indianapolis, Ind., the son of the late Ward L. and Mary K. (Caldwell) Horner. His former companion, Donella Lynn Cornelius, died September 17, 2003. Survivors […]
POSTED: 01/16/14 at 8:01 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor The Vantage Board of Education, including new members Eric Germann of Lincolnview, Debby Compton of Van Wert, Cliff Wieging of Fort Jennings, and Kim Wannemacher of Ottoville, reorganized on Wednesday evening. Board President Lonnie Nedderman of Crestview was re-elected president, while Ron Bradford of Continental was named vice president. During the required […]
POSTED: 01/16/14 at 8:02 am. FILED UNDER: News
DAVE MOSIER/independent editor A man charged in connection with the Rambler’s Roose robbery was arraigned Wednesday on counts of robbery, a felony of the second degree; grand theft, a fourth-degree felony; and possession of cocaine, a felony of the fifth degree. Trent Webster, 49, of Van Wert, pleaded not guilty to the charges and was […]
POSTED: 01/16/14 at 7:58 am. FILED UNDER: News
Van Wert County Auditor information Van Wert County Auditor Nancy Dixon reminds Van Wert County residents that Friday, January 31, is the last day to purchase dog licenses without a penalty. After that date there will be a $16 penalty. Licenses can be purchased in the Auditor’s Office, Room 205 of the Van Wert County […]
POSTED: 01/16/14 at 7:15 am. FILED UNDER: News
Rodney Lynn Orsbon, 74, formerly of Convoy, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2014, at his home in Sunbury. He was born in eastern Kentucky on August 13, 1939, the son of the late Cola and Rebecca (Ratcliff) Orsbon. On May 30, 1959, he married Monty Kay (Dougal) Orsbon, who survives at their residence. Mr. Orsbon […]
POSTED: 01/15/14 at 9:29 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries